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Strachan named new trustee Continued from pg. 1 "I am excited at the possibility of working with like-minded, caring individuals who focus their knowledge and energies on creating a culture that prepares our children for the future," says Strachan. "I believe in good decision-making processes and have an extensive understanding of governance and meeting procedures which I think will assist me to land running in this role." Strachan brings to the role of trustee a strong community involvement and background within Halton Hills, most recently chairing the Georgetown Field of Dreams Committee, partnering the community with Georgetown District High School for field and track upgrades. She has extensive prior involvement with the Board, serving on committees dealing with the student code of conduct, school effectiveness surveys, accommodation, accessibility, and the original Parent Involvement Committee. She has also served multiple terms on school councils for Stewarttown, Limehouse and Georgetown District High School. The offer of appointment follows a month-long course of action that outlined a Board-approved application and validation process, interviews with qualified candidates, and the potential for a second round of interviews if required. This process follows the provision for appointment outlined under the Ontario Education Act , and the Municipal Elections Act , and echoes the strategies used in the four previous appointments to fill mid-term trustee vacancies within the Board. All 30 applications received for the position were validated for the required qualifications (including Canadian citizen, over the age of 18, a Halton resident and public school supporter), and qualified applicants were invited to an interview where the same questions were posed to all candidates. In consideration of an interview process that was fair to all candidates, the questions were not publicized in advance of the interviews, nor were the interviews conducted in public. Candidates were asked to comment on the following: · What is the most significant challenge or opportunity facing public education and how should the Halton District School Board prepare for it? · Please tell us about your most significant personal contribution to the Halton District School Board and how you would apply this experience as a member of the Board. · What makes you stand out as the best choice to effectively represent the Halton Hills community as its Trustee? Applications of all candidates can be viewed on the Board's website at: www. hdsb.ca Allergies: Disease in Disguise Allergies can take the form of: Arthritis, PMS, Muscle Aches, Digestive Problems, Depression, Fatigue, Headache or Weight Gain. 5 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Food Allergy Testing: Week of June 18 to 23 KELLY NOLAN, BSc Pharm. kelly@avitaintegrativehealth.ca Plus Free Nutritional Analysis Avita Integrative Health & Restoration Clinic 5A Conestoga Drive, Ste 300, Brampton 905-455-0488 www.avitaintegrativehealth.ca T.C.'s Cookies "School's Out" Sale! ONE DAY ONLY~ UP TO 50% OFF! SALE HALTON HILLS ONLY FULL SERVICE MUSIC CENTRE Call now for FREE* Electric or Acoustic Guitar Pine Cone Music is Halton Hills #1 musical instruction studio. This summer and fall we are offering a *FREE Guitar, Keyboard, Violin or discount on Drums to all students who enroll in our new 10 week program. These private lessons get you on the road from beginner to rock star before back to school hits! Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Cookies - buy 1 case, get 1 free! DoughDrops - buy 1 box get 1 free! OASIS - Pure Juice boxes Freezer to oven Brownie Batter Frozen Unbaked Pies Gluten Free Products Option 1: Summer Program - Starting NOW in NJO ons Less ASS, BA CALS O B V S, AR, Y GUITO, DRUMHEROR T N & A I N P IOLI V ALL QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED - CASH/DEBIT AND CARRY ONLY Maple Ave Trafalgar Rd Armstrong X Todd Rd Guelph St/Hwy 7 N Option 2: Fall Program - Starting in September Only $279 includes 10 Customized Private Lessons, once per week. One FREE Instrument - yours to keep! Space is LIMITED and reserved on first come, first served basis. Call us or drop in to schedule your Summer Closing: Saturday, June 23, 2012 (12 noon) to Monday, September 3, 2012 Re-opening: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 360 Guelph Street (at Delrex, Knolcrest Plaza) 905-873-1000 20 Armstrong Ave., Unit 1, Georgetown, ON 905-877-4216 FREE 30 Minute Private Music Lesson *Not valid with any other offers. www.pineconemusic.com www.facebook.com/pineconemusicstore